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GLENDALE, Ariz. — White Sox and Cubs players expect comedian Will Ferrell to provide plenty of laughs when he suits up for their teams and eight other Cactus League clubs Thursday. Baseball acumen is not anticipated. Ferrell will attempt to play every position in five spring training games across the Phoenix area as part of a stunt for an HBO special that will be aired later this year. He will join the Cubs for their game against the Angels at Tempe Diablo Stadium and will head to Camelback Ranch for the Sox game against the Giants later. “It’s going to be tough,” Cubs pitcher Jon Lester said of playing all the positions. “I don’t know if...

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